Purina Pro Plan Veterinary Diets HA Hydrolyzed
Purina Pro Plan Veterinary Diets
At a Glance
Fewer fillers than 68% of similar foods
Fillers like corn gluten and soy bulk up the recipe without adding much nutrition. Cats are obligate carnivores, so fewer fillers means more room for the animal protein they need.
Marine omega-3 source (EPA/DHA direct)
This food includes a marine omega-3 source like fish oil or salmon oil, which delivers EPA and DHA directly. Plant sources like flaxseed only provide ALA, which pets convert very poorly.
TBHQ
TBHQ (tertiary butylhydroquinone) is a synthetic fat preservative. Dogs are the... See full analysis in the app.
Sources
- Joint FAO/WHO JECFA (ADI 0-0.7 mg/kg, dogs most sensitive)
- NTP Toxicology Studies on TBHQ
- EU Regulation: 0.02% of fat content limit
Powdered Cellulose
Purified plant fiber, essentially wood pulp. Not digestible, but that's the poin... See full analysis in the app.
Phosphoric Acid
An inorganic phosphate source. A cat's body absorbs this kind of phosphorus much... See full analysis in the app.
Sources
- Coltherd et al. 2019, British Journal of Nutrition
- Alexander et al. 2019, British Journal of Nutrition
- Laflamme et al. 2020, J Veterinary Internal Medicine
- Summers et al. 2020, J Veterinary Internal Medicine (commercial food survey)
Menadione (Vitamin K3)
Menadione sodium bisulfite (synthetic vitamin K3) is banned in human food supple... See full analysis in the app.
Sources
- EU Directive 2002/46/EC (human supplement ban)
Nutrition
Compared to 606 similar cat dry foods
Ingredients
Compared to 606 similar cat dry foods
Full Ingredient List
Rice Starch, Hydrolyzed Soy Protein Isolate, Partially Hydrogenated Canola Oil Preserved With TBHQ, Hydrolyzed Chicken Liver, Calcium Sulfate, Powdered Cellulose, Hydrolyzed Chicken, Corn Oil, Tricalcium Phosphate, Fish Oil, L-Lysine Monohydrochloride, Sodium Bisulfate, Potassium Chloride, Choline Chloride, Phosphoric Acid, DL-Methionine, Salt, Guar Gum, Taurine, Vitamin E Supplement, Magnesium Oxide, Zinc Sulfate, Ferrous Sulfate, Niacin (Vitamin B-3), Manganese Sulfate, Vitamin A Supplement, Calcium Pantothenate (Vitamin B-5), Thiamine Mononitrate (Vitamin B-1), Copper Sulfate, Riboflavin Supplement (Vitamin B-2), Vitamin B-12 Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B-6), Folic Acid (Vitamin B-9), Vitamin D-3 Supplement, Calcium Iodate, Biotin (Vitamin B-7), Menadione Sodium Bisulfite Complex (Vitamin K), Sodium Selenite
Calories
⚕ Manufacturer Quality
Purina Pro Plan Veterinary Diets meets WSAVA Global Nutrition Committee guidelines: full-time veterinary nutritionist on staff, own manufacturing, AAFCO feeding trials, and published research.
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